Economy News Japan S Economy Is Growing, But Political Uncertainty Is Among The Risks

Japan says economy recovering led by capex in October

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's government saw that the economy in October was recovering moderately because of solid capital expenditures in a monthly report issued on Wednesday. The government report also ... Read More

Japan says consumer sentiment improving, keeping its view on 'moderate' economic recovery

Japan's government said consumer sentiment on the economy was recovering despite persistent inflation in a monthly report published on Wednesday. Read More

Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters on tariff hit

Shipments from automakers in particular plummeted, following a period of hiking exports before tariffs came into effect. Read More

Japan's New Economy Minister Says Weak Yen Has Benefits to Growth

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's new economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said on Tuesday a weak yen has benefits to the economy and its demerits could be addressed by swiftly compiling a package ... Read More

Japan's New Economy Minister Vows to Keep Guard Up Against Tariff, Inflation Risks

Japan's new economics minister has pledged to keep supporting the country's economy from the threats posed by higher U.S. tariffs and domestic inflation. "It is undeniable that the recovery in ... Read More

Japan's economy contracts as exports get hit by U.S. tariffs

TOKYO -- Japan's economy sank at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the July-September period, government data showed Monday, as President Donald Trump's tariffs sent the nation's exports spiraling. On a ... Read More

Japan visit and Phl economic challenges

This is my first time to set foot in Japan’s fourth largest city by population, and I was impressed — modern and nice. Read More

Japan’s new leader revives Abe’s economic vision – with a twist

Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative with nationalist views, was elected as Japan’s first ever female prime minister on October 21. Known as a protege of the assassinated former Japanese prime ... Read More

Japan’s Exports Rebound From Months of Decline, But Tariff Risks Remain

TOKYO—Japan’s exports rebounded in September, snapping a four-month run of declines despite U.S. tariffs in a positive sign for the economy, but one that is unlikely to dispel concerns about the ... Read More

Japan’s new leader revives Abe’s economic vision – with a twist

Fumihito Gotoh has received grants from the Japan Foundation Endowment Committee and the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative with nationalist views, was elected ... Read More